Bringing quality independent, foreign and documentary films to Ojai for a long damn time. The only…read moregame in town for a night at the movies with the theater closure. Great little non-profit doing good work.

From the owner: Independent, Foreign and Documentary Films - Sunday Afternoon Movies - 4:30 pm Ojai Playhouseread more

The last time I went to this auditorium was 35 years ago when my older Cousin Amy performed at a…read moredance recital and here I was last night all those years later and little has changed , it's a quaint theater and quite frankly reminds me of the old movie theaters. The air was heavy as in no air flow quality at all, so if the audience was warm can you imagine what the girls dancing their hearts out must've felt like. I've said this previously about older theaters ...if you want flashy go to Los Angeles, Ojai at heart is a small town that wishes to preserve the history and I for one commend them for that, which is rare because Ojai & I rarely agree on anything. Parking was a nightmare though, I ended up parking 3 blocks away, the show was from 7-10 and by the time I left there was little to know lighting on the sidewalks to make my way back. Thanks to my trusted iPhone flashlight I made it to my car. Most of all I was just so happy to see my Baby cousin perform, it was a fun night.

Saw a concert last night, David Lindley…read more Sound quailty is ok, I would go back. Parking sucks, and they have the school parking gated off?? They could have open the parking lot up. Of course people in Ojai are pushy and stareat you if they do not know you, so just have to pretend they do not exist. They over sold the venue so they were putting up chairs in the front row, as the muscians were playing?? Just so "special" people who came late didn't have to stand. Ummm someone is playing on the stage? Ojai people live in a world of high drama. Snack truck was out front, pleanty of restrooms. Just get there early for good seats (and parking) and please don't sit in the specially marked seats.

I had a massage by Laurel some years ago but it was a great massage and I would suggest for anyone…read moreelse to give her a shot

It was amazing how a 90 minute body healing and stress relief session with Laurel released all my…read morestress. The effects of her massage lasted for days. She works out of her house or can come to you. What is so amazing is she combines many different techniques (Tantra, aromatherapy, and breathing techniques) to apply her magic. It was well worth it. I am really looking forward to seeing her again.

I came here for an event today so really my review is tailored more towards the events that Casa is…read moreholding but also to acknowledge the fabulous grounds and building though I admit I don't have full context for the history or background. I would definitely come back here to learn about the house and to take the guided tour. This wasn't the purpose for me coming today but the gentleman who works here noted that it's a great tour and I know friends who have enjoyed learning about the family and the history of the house, getting a deeper dive of information. I came here with some friends for their first hosted event Sound Bath. A wellness day if you will. From start to finish everything was very organized and thoughtful. The staff hosting the event and the spiritual wellness guide and sound healer was wonderful. Everyone was nice and you felt welcomed. Not pretentious and just very positive and good vibes. We had a nice group and everyone was respectful and on time for the sound bath so it went off without issue. It was a relaxing experience and the grounds were very nice to hold this outdoor event. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, we found an area with shade, very nice. Very faint sounds of cars in the distance here and there which wasn't ideal but out of their control and once things settled in you really couldn't hear much external noise. After the relaxing sound bath we were offered tea and light pastry snacks. I opted for a water and began exploring the grounds instead of partaking in the refreshments. The grounds are lush and lovely, very zen. Loved the beautiful trees and walkways with small fountains and running water. It was green and pretty all around from the recent rains. Definitely a great location for events and to learn a little SB history. I will definitely do my research and come back again soon.

Yikes, this is an expensive tour but it is a rarity to see a period house with most of the original…read moreoccupants furnishings etc. The tours are docent led and very informative. If you like these types of tours, this one is quite worth it.

I randomly saw this game truck driving around and snapped a photo. One company dropped the ball…read morefor me and so I went back to the photo I snapped to find the company name and messaged them. They were so nice and quick to respond. The prices were actually better than all the other games trucks I received quotes on. All the other ones wanted a lot more money for fortnight and other games. I was happy I went with this company. There were so awesome and very friendly on the phone. They answered all the questions I had and made sure to remind the people that came That day that it was a surprise. They were on top of calling me to let me know 10 min before they showed up so I could prepare for the surprise. The surprise was awesome! My niece and her friends loved the game truck! Even all the adults had a blast playing! Anytime one of the older people screwed up something.... They were always right there to help us fix our mistakes or showed us how to play, since some of them are not normal every day gamers. I loved that it was air conditioned especially since it was summer. The gentleman that showed up were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely hire them again. It was a blast!

Ronnie an Romy were such a pleasure to work with. We booked them for our son's birthday party and…read morethe kids loved the game truck! Romy answered all my questions when speaking to her and Ronnie is such a chill dude to have around and he's punctual. The truck itself is clean and ventilated with plenty of room for kids to play inside. We didn't hear any complaints from any of the kids. We had kids ranging from 4 to 13 and they all were able to play something they enjoyed. Thank you for making it such a memorable experience for my son and his friends! We'd definitely recommend their services for your next event(:

OVA Arts is located in downtown Ojai. The gallery showcases a variety of original art forms and…read morecontemporary crafts from local artists from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. They display and sell the varied artist's custom jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures, glass art, woodcrafts and much more. If you're looking for a special and unique gift or something for your own personal space, OVA Arts offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind creations. They encourage visitors to leisurely browse and enjoy the in-house multitude of different mediums throughout the gallery.

I'm not white and I was followed by the person working at the store on 12/28/25 after 430pm. I…read morewalked in from the back entry and the worker acknowledged me. I walked around the store and I was not the only patron. I walked around and noticed the worker behind me. I realized what was happening and I went behind the worker to verify my suspicions that I was being followed. The worker turned herself to face me and ignored other patrons in the store. I left after her profiling was clear. This was not the first time I was profiled that day. Do better with your staff. I'm never coming back and will tell others to not come to the store.

Great guide to art galleries, museums and all things art in the entire Ojai Valley. Beautifully…read moredesigned, written with a helpful map.

An incredible space for young people to find out who they are and what they're here to do. We are…read moreso grateful for this "school!" My 10 year old son started at RTS a year ago after several years at a public school in the county. He was so anxious at the public school: most of the kids there would run out the gate at 3pm wanting to get out of there, with my son being very upset if I was even a few minutes late. His clothes were frayed at the wrist and knees from him chewing anxiously on them, he was labeled the class clown because he was always trying to lighten the mood. Most of the "teachers" kept asking if he had ADHD or another learning disability. We knew that he did not, and so decided to try changing his environment. We started in January (so glad that we were able to start mid-year) and the dramatic difference in his happiness, behavior, sense of connection and community has been VAST. It's such a testament to the incredibly thoughtful space Natasha and Jim Bailey have co-created. The kids can choose what they do each day, with climbing trees or chatting with friends being a perfectly valid activity (there's so much learning in everything.) My son is building things, mastering design and 3D printing, playing 3 instruments without any lessons (and no urging to practice), has created his own small business and is learning entrepreneurialism and team management. All at the age of 10. (What was he learning in the other school? How to survive the day and do what other people told him to do...) The Rock Tree Sky model (or Sudbury model, the first democratic school) isn't for everyone, but we've found it more appropriate in preparing our son for life during this modern time than traditional school was. If you have any doubts or concerns about this model, a great book I was recommended was Peter Gray's Free To Learn. Note that there are no formal lessons, no strictly age-segmented classrooms (amazing), and no "teachers" only "mentors". There are rules of conduct and there are offerings each day that kids can choose from: cooking, carpentry, sewing, gardening, pottery etc. but most of them choose their own adventure each day. Isn't that what we're all doing? Isn't that what life is about?! I can only speak with the utmost respect for this learning environment and warm community. I know that the kids here are destined for brilliant things, with so many supportive people gently guiding and cheering them along the way. Ps. You can apply to the Summit program via OUSD, which is a homeschool program integrated into RTS, which also subsidizes some of the tuition and offers a more traditional classroom experience for a couple of hours a week. It's incredibly affordable compared to other private schools here, but again - it's not for everyone. If your family values self-directed learning (and living), we highly recommend RTS!

Jim Bailey and Natasha Efross put together this amazing school that both my 9 & 11 year olds…read moreattend. "Self Directed Education" and that's exactly what it is. The school sits in 2 beautiful locations in upper Ojai and your finding space for your little one may prove to be slightly difficult, so I highly recommend that you get on that wait list STAT. The teachers/mentors are the very best of the best and the kids are amazing. This is one of those schools that your child will never want to leave. I honestly don't have the ability to write all that needs to be said so I will leave it to you to go and give it a visit. Oh, their logo happens to be pretty damn beautiful too. 5 stars.

Dance Ojai at the Ojai Art Center is INCREDIBLE. I found out about them online when I was looking…read morefor activities for my friend's bachelorette party. I reached out to Isha from their website, and was blown away by how kind and helpful she was. I was toying with the idea of doing a private dance class, and she was eager to help, but unfortunately the timing wasn't quite right. In the end, we decided to attend the Beginners Bollywood Dance class together. I could not believe it was only $5. If I lived in Ojai, I'd be there every week, and telling all my friends about it! The class was energetic, approachable, fun, and a great work out. We had SO MUCH FUN. And Isha was an incredible instructor. She helped us take some cute pictures before the class began, and allowed our group to do the choreography together just us so we could record it. I cannot recommend Dance Ojai highly enough!

Free museum with interesting artwork from local artists. We met & spoke with two of the artists. It…read morewas fascinating speaking with Ted Gall, a well known sculptor in Ojai. He's 83 years old & he's still creating art. He told us a little about his life & his artwork. He even let us touch one of his sculpture in the glass case. We saw his art at the Ojai Valley of History and Art & the OVA arts store too. We spoke with his sister Laurie Byrne & learned about her art displayed, technique & inspirations.